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Why you should stop looking at 2024 election polls in the coming weeks

A question mark for Trump is whether the Black supporters who show up in polls will show up in the actual vote. Adam Carlson, a former Democratic pollster who has compiled data from multiple surveys, notes that polls in 2020 significantly overestimated Trump’s support among Black voters. That may be true again this year.

Harris and Liz Cheney Will Team Up for a Pitch to Blue-Wall Suburbs

The vice president and her top Republican surrogate will appear together for “moderated conversations” in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Detroit and Milwaukee.

Washington state AG and ex-sheriff face off in governor’s race

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a two-term sheriff known for helping to hunt down a prolific serial killer, is trying to become Washington’s first GOP governor in 40 years.

Trump supporters' travel expenses paid for Jan. 6 rally: new evidence

A 1,900-page trove of evidence released in Donald Trump's election interference case shows how he paid supporters to attend his rally Jan. 6, 2021.

200 years ago, Marquis de Lafayette returned to a hero’s welcome in Hampton Roads

Through the next week, Lafayette’s stops in Hampton Roads are being re-recreated, beginning with today’s arrival in Yorktown. Here’s what happened 200 years ago.

‘It sounded like a horror movie:’ People endure hours-long tornado siren malfunction

A startling noise reportedly blared for hours in a Wisconsin suburb, prompting some residents to compare it to sound from a horror movie.

Denzel Washington’s family is full of talent

Denzel Washington, an Academy Award-winning actor, is not only a Hollywood icon but also a devoted family man. Known for his

As Trump Hits Harris on Inflation, Markers Bet Billions He'll Make It Worse

Trump's economic policies are, by definition, inflationary. Wall Street is starting to price that into its trades.

The Best West Coast Wineries for Cabernet Franc

Whether you’re embarking on a wine-tasting trip to Napa or exploring the underrated wine scene of Washington, these are the best West Coast wineries for cabernet franc.

Buying a Cottage and Finding a ‘Time Capsule’

“It was very much a time capsule,” Ms. Brauweiler said about the 941-square-foot cottage, which dates from 1926 and has a gabled roof and half a garage. (The garage is shared with a neighbor; each half of the roof is painted the color of its corresponding residence, like the icing on a black-and-white cookie.)

Citizen advocates are training to disrupt 2024 elections in the name of election integrity

At an April speech before about 70 people in Deer Park, Washington, Clements said that the work of the last four years were necessary to wake up Americans. The Trump campaign did not respond to requests for comment as to whether Trump or his campaign ...

What Ruben Gallego's Unsealed Divorce Records Reveal

There is no suggestion that the Arizona Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Ruben Gallego, divorced his wife due to domestic abuse allegations, according to unsealed legal documents.

Demographics shaping the 2024 presidential election

Donald Trump is polling better with minority voters than he did in 2020, while Kamala Harris is running up the score with women. The key demographics shaping the race for the White House

Warden service searching for Alexander couple missing since Saturday

Pamela and John Helmstadter, 72 and 82, respectively, likely left their Washington County home on foot Sunday or Monday morning, officials said.

As Nov. 5 nears, Trump steps up attempts to recast Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'

Donald Trump, as part of a long effort to recast the events of Jan. 6, 2021, said on Wednesday that it was a "day of love."

Police issue warrant for Ravens fan accused of viral post-game assault on Commanders fans

John Callis, 24, is wanted on one count of first-degree aggravated assault and three counts of second-degree assault.

Rime ice and snow: Photo shows Mount Washington all aglow, looking like a winter wonderland

The staff at the Mount Washington Observatory posted on social media showed a rime ice-covered observatory tower illuminated by the rising sun with the mountain’s shadow and full moon in the background.

McConnell Called Trump 'Stupid' and 'Despicable' After 2020 Election: Book

Trump is "stupid...and can't even figure out where his own best interests lie," McConnell said, according to a new biography.

Kamala Harris calls Trump 'unstable' while appealing to GOP voters in Washington Crossing

Vice President Kamala Harris and several Republican former lawmaker and officials urge GOP voters to choose country over party in Bucks.

Key lines from Kamala Harris vs. Fox News

Vice President Kamala Harris has not submitted to many interviews with journalists during her short presidential campaign, and certainly none with conservative media.

Voting begins in Washington’s 2024 general election

It’s time to vote again, Washingtonians. Ballots for the general election are on their way to the mailboxes of the state’s 4.9 million registered voters. Friday marks the start of Washington’s 18-day voting period,

Teen Girls Beat Man to Death Because They Were 'Bored,' Defendant Says

One teen in a group of five girls arrested and charged with the murder of a 64-year-old man in Washington, D.C., said they did it because they were "bored," according to reports.

Questioning public faith in elections

This is a common request from NPR listeners on a number of different subjects. When you are distressed over events, whether it’s climate change, reproductive rights or the war between Israel and Palestinians, there is a measure of comfort in getting your news from a source that can match your agitation.

Your A to Z guide for Michigan football’s road game at Illinois

The Michigan game at Washington is sold out per the Illinois ticket office. However, there are a number of tickets available on the secondary market. You can still find tickets for around $76 to $102 from Stubhub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and Ticketmaster.

'I want to see justice.' Family speaks out after 2 bodies found in Avondale house.

Authorities investigating the deaths of two men found decomposing in an Avondale house earlier this year have said they were shot by gunmen determined to collect a debt.

'Despicable human being': McConnell's 2020 thoughts on 'sleazeball' Trump revealed in new book

Mitch McConnell's years of private criticism of Trump are revealed in excerpts ahead of the release of a new book on the Senate Republican leader.

WATCH LIVE: Biden hosts Italian American heritage event at White House

As part of the biggest prisoner exchange in post-Soviet history, Scholz agreed to release Vadim Krasikov, a Russian who was convicted of the 2019 murder of a 40-year-old Georgian citizen who had fought Russian troops in Chechnya and later claimed asylum in Germany.

Kamala Harris touting GOP support, 'risk' of a second Trump term in Bucks County stop

Over 100 Republicans are expected to join Vice President Kamala Harris today at Washington Crossing as campaign hones in on suburbs.

WA program to clear roadside encampments needs more money to keep going

Washington’s work cleaning up encampments along state highways is helping get unsheltered people into housing.

NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena.

One of the Navy’s Advanced Electronic Warfare Jets Has Crashed in Washington

The crash of a EA-18G Growler near Mount Rainier tarnishes the reputation of one of the only new Pentagon aircraft that’s not prone to failure.

WATCH LIVE: Harris speaks from site where Washington crossed the Delaware with GOP supporters

Expected to talk about upholding the Constitution and defending patriotism, Vice President Kamala Harris will be accompanied by former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and other GOP officials who have rejected Trump and argue he is a threat to American democracy.

RI asked the feds for $221M for the Washington Bridge. The DOT will be sending all of it.

The federal government will be chipping in $221M for the Washington Bridge - the total amount RI officials asked for.

Laura Washington: As Election Day approaches, Black folk must hear this crucial message

Allow me to convey the more pointed conversation Barack Obama could be having to reach Black men who are edging away from Kamala Harris.

As housing crisis ravages Washington, a state agency says it needs $1.2 billion to address the problem

Ron Smith hangs a dropped ceiling in the basement at the Family Promise shelter at 2002 E. Mission Avenue in 2022. The Washington Department of Commerce released a five-year plan to address homelessness on Tuesday. (Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review)

Is Washington’s largest volcano, dormant for thousands of years, waking up? Recent Mount Adams seismic activity sparks concern

Mount Adams, Washington's largest volcano, shows increased seismic activity. The USGS installs seismic stations to monitor the situation, citing concerns over lahars and landslides.

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